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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.94, 1,091.94 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.94, 1,091.94 and 481.35 is: 721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.94 : 1,091.94 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.94/1,091.94 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.94x = 1,091.94 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.94x = 525,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,605.32/728.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.05

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